Corporate Associate Attorney

Corporate Associate Attorney - Public Company Securities Practice (2nd-7th Year)

Direct Counsel is currently sourcing 2nd-7th year associate candidates for a public company securities opportunity within a national law firm's Corporate Practice Group.

The ideal candidate will have experience handling a broad range of public company securities matters, including work under the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Strong candidates will also have exposure to transactional and governance-related work such as mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, corporate formation and maintenance, corporate finance, licensing matters, and venture capital financing.

About the Role
The ideal candidate brings experience across a broad range of corporate work, including:

• Mergers & acquisitions
• Private equity transactions
• Public and private securities
• Corporate formation & maintenance
• Corporate finance
• Licensing matters
• Venture capital financing
• General governance issues

Strong academic credentials and excellent writing skills are essential.
About the Practice

The firm's Corporate Practice Group is consistently recognized as one of the premier practices in the country-trusted by emerging growth companies, middle-market businesses, and publicly traded corporations alike. Their attorneys deliver practical, business-minded counsel that helps clients navigate complex deals and high-stakes strategic decisions with confidence.
Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $170,000 - $230,000
• Bonus Potential: Up to $106,000 (dependent on experience and performance)
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k)
• Full benefits package
• Equity partnership track from day one for all attorney roles